Very Truly I Tell You...

“Very Truly I tell you”...Points to the Deity of Jesus...and the Reality of HEAVEN

 

IN HIS LIFE:

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you…

 

DAY 6

 

Luke 23:42-43 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you…today you will be with me in paradise.”

 

Confirms the deity of Christ…Jesus IS from GOD…and HE WILL be the one who redeems his church!

 

 

For Discussion: 

Notice the specific wording of the man's request: "Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom" (Luke 23:42). Notice that the thief expressed no expectation of immediately going to heaven with Jesus at the moment they died.

Notice also Jesus' response to the man, telling him "you will be with Me in Paradise.” Understanding the nature of the biblical use of the term paradise is crucial to grasping the meaning of this passage.  The word translated "paradise" is used only two other times in the New Testament. In both cases it refers to the place of God's presence.  In 2 Corinthians 12:2-4  Paul describes a vision in which he "was caught up into Paradise." Paul says this paradise was in "the third heaven"—the dwelling place of God. 

Christ was encouraging him by solemnly assuring him that a time would come, in God's future Kingdom on earth, when the man would be resurrected and would see Jesus again. 

Even though Jesus the king was being killed he understood that Jesus kingdom was not “of this world” (John 18:36) and that after Jesus’ death Jesus would enter

his kingdom as king. The miracle of such a belief can only make us reflect in awe and wonder at so gracious a God. His request “Jesus, remember me” is a statement of faith in response to understanding he was given.

The compassion, love and mercy that Jesus shows this criminal is no less

overwhelming. With absolute certainly he tells him that together they will be in

Christ’s kingdom. Although Jesus did not “save” himself, at the moment of death he

did “save” another.

From Jesus’ emphatic statement in this verse we can be confident that those who die in Christ are immediately with Christ in Paradise.

Reference commentary from the “The Good News”  a Magazine of Understanding 2012

Very Truly I Tell You...

“Very Truly I tell you”...Points to the Deity of Jesus...and the Reality of HEAVEN

 

IN HIS LIFE:

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you…

 

DAY 5

Read:

Luke 22:34 & Matthew 26:34

John 13:36-38, 14:1-4

 

John 13:36-38   Simon Peter asked him, “Lord, where are you going?”  Jesus replied, “Where I am going, you cannot follow now, but you will follow later.”  ³⁷ Peter asked, “Lord, why can’t I follow you now?  I will lay down my life for you.”  ³⁸ Then Jesus answered, “Will you really lay down your life for me?  Very truly I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times!

Reference: Jesus response/act and Prediction come TRUE…right BEFORE we have access to Heaven…and Redemption with GOD

For Discussion: Following the arrest of Jesus, Peter denied knowing Him three times, but after the third denial, he heard the rooster crow and recalled the prediction, as Jesus turned to look at him. Peter then began to cry bitterly. This final incident is known as the “Repentance of Peter.”

Peter's inability to follow Him is due in part to Peter's own unreadiness, as his coming denial exhibits. But Peter is also UNABLE because the way has NOT yet been opened through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

Jesus encourages Peter by saying that this inability is temporary and that he will follow later. This promise will be fulfilled after Peter's death, but it will also be fulfilled after the resurrection of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit. 

Peter claims he would lay down his life for Jesus (v. 37). But he does not know his own heart, for Jesus says, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times! (v. 38).  If Peter were to lay down his life for Jesus that night, it would be his own selfish act of martyrdom rather than an act of obedience to the Father.  But in fact he is not really able to lay down his life for Jesus at this point. Despite his own estimate of his devotion, his love is still too selfish and he does not YET have the guidance of the HOLY SPIRIT. The Lord will bring him to a NEW stage of maturation AFTER the resurrection.

From: John 13 - IVP New Testament Commentaries, Bible Gateway

Very Truly I tell you...

“Very Truly I tell you”...Points to the Deity of Jesus...and the Reality of HEAVEN

 

IN HIS LIFE:

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you…

 

DAY 4

Matthew 18:18-20

¹⁸ “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in Heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in Heaven.

¹⁹ “Again, Truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. ²⁰ For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Reference:  Jesus speaks on THE Authority of GOD IN HEAVEN…Seeking the Guidance of GOD…THE Counselor…will make an impact NOW and IN Eternity…HEAVEN… 

  

Jesus foretells of the POWER…the COMING of HIS Holy Spirit…IN the Body of HIS Believers…the Church…As we Pray…filled with the Holy Spirit, according to GODS Will…NOT our own…our Requests WILL be granted From Heaven!…IN Jesus NAME!... Amen!

Thoughts to Ponder:  Matthew 18:20  Jesus said..."For where two or three gather IN my name, there am I with them.”  

Was Jesus Revealed  In Daniel 3…About 500 years before HE was Born?  Daniel 3: ¹⁶ Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. ¹⁷ If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty’s hand.  

 

²⁵ He said (Nebuchadnezzar), “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.”

HE Speaks...Very Truly I Tell You

A Bible Study:  “Very Truly I tell you”...Points to the Deity of Jesus...and the Reality of HEAVEN

 

IN HIS LIFE:

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you…

 

DAY 3

Mark 14:18-21,62  ¹⁸ While they were reclining at the table eating…HE said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me—one who is eating with me.”  ²⁰ “It is one of the Twelve,” he replied, “one who dips bread into the bowl with me. ²¹ The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him.”

Foreshadowing: THE ACT to come that WILL bring Redemption for mankind…confirming the early written scripture…IS GOD breathed…and that HE WAS…IS…And IS to COME!

After HE was betrayed and arrested:  Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?”  ⁶² “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Reference: Confirms the deity of Christ…He IS from God…and HE WILL be THE One who redeems his church…preparing THE to get to Heaven!

Prophesies Revealed: 

Psalm 41:9: Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12-13:  I told them, "If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it." So they paid me thirty pieces of silver. 

In Psalm 41:9, King David wrote a prayer asking for mercy in his last days. In this prayer, which Christians acknowledge as being inspired by God, David wrote about a betrayal at the hand of a close friend with whom he had shared bread. This foreshadowed something that happened years later with Jesus.

In Zechariah 11:4-17, the prophet speaks of a payment involving 30 pieces of silver and of a good shepherd whose service is brought to an end. This foreshadows an event that happened to Jesus about 500 years later. 

 

HE Speaks...Very Truly I Tell You

A Bible Study:  “Very Truly I tell you”...Points to the Deity of Jesus...and the Reality of HEAVEN

 

IN HIS LIFE:

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you…

 

DAY 2

Please READ:
John 6:53-58: 53 Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have NO life in you... 

Jesus offered himself as spiritual “bread” from Heaven that satisfies completely, and leads to eternal life IN Him.

Reference: Redemption with GOD…A LIVING Father…Receiving of the Holy Spirit because of JESUS sacrifice…The SON of GOD…and the LIFE everlasting IN Heaven…Eternity

HE Speaks "Very Truly I Tell You"

A Bible Study:  “Very Truly I tell you”...Points to the Deity of Jesus...and the Reality of HEAVEN

IN HIS LIFE:

Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you… 

 

DAY 1

Matthew 19:28  Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, YOU who have followed me WILL also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Reference: Redemption…Heaven…Righteousness IN CHRIST

HE Speaks “Very Truly I Tell You.”

Hello friends!

This next week you will be receiving a consistent devotional message.   As I spent some time in the word this morning…I was inspired to write a small bible study called… “Very Truly I tell you.”  It is about 8 days of devotions with a connected theme.  Perfect timing as Easter is just around the corner.  Let the message SINK deep into your spirit and be encouraged…IN Christ…we HAVE victory!  Amen.

HE Speaks…Going to War…

When the heat is ON…Do not be afraid because YOUR Lord God…who PROMISES to save you…HE WILL be WITH you….When we choose to blindly Trust IN Him…and walk forward into the unknown…the HIGH PRIEST…Jesus Christ…will come forward and address HIS army to protect you…DO NOT panic…For it is the LORD GOD who goes ahead with you, to FIGHT for you…and GIVES you Victory!!!  Amen…

Deuteronomy 20:1-4  When you go to war against your enemies and see horses and chariots and an army greater than yours, do not be afraid of them, because the Lord your God, who brought you up out of Egypt, will be with you. ² When you are about to go into battle, the priest shall come forward and address the army. ³ He shall say: “Hear, Israel: Today you are going into battle against your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not panic or be terrified by them. ⁴ For the Lord your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory.”

HE Speaks…Wrestling With GOD…

“It is encouraging to know that all of Gods closest friends …Moses, David, Abraham, Job and others had bouts of doubt.

In the bible, the friends of God were honest about their feelings, often complaining, second guessing, accusing, and even arguing with their Creator.  God however did not seem to be bothered by this frankness…in fact he encouraged it…”  (Job 42:7)  Rick Warren “What on Earth am I Here FOR”

The “friends of GOD” were authentic, truthful biblical examples of humanity…and GOOD NEWS…as GOD can handle ALL of our emotions, and encourages us to be REAL with Him….Amen!

Really GOOD NEWS…as my mind wants to play tricks on me with self condemnation of not being appreciative enough of what He has done or has provided.   Yes, HIS Grace IS always sufficient for each day (2 Corinthians 12:9), but He is also a God of ABUNDANCE not mediocrity.   And His word promises us that He is not finished with us yet…and WILL bring upon HIS completion in our life...and the days we walk on this earth.  (2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 1:6)

 

We CAN claim VICTORY, in Christ, with each day we walk one step further in HIS plan towards completion.  There will be days that we feel delayed, bothered, stressed, unsatisfied…as though we have been forgotten.  But HIS word is clear…we ARE loved, and NOT forgotten! (Isaiah 49:15-18)

Prayer for Patience is really the GOAL…as we walk on this journey with the Lord…some days we feel completely filled and capable and other days completely empty, lost and wondering is God still there???  He is, and we are called to just rest IN HIM when we are weary…Seek FIRST His Kingdom…and find the peace…patience…and rest to endure yet another day on the journey.  (Matthew 6:33)

We can PRAISE HIS name as these are FREE gifts from God…to adapt and adjust in the daily trials we will face…until that GLORIOUS DAY when we no longer feel the burdens of the world...and have come to HIS FULL COMPLETION…Amen!

Prayer:  Father, today I PRAISE your name!  That you love and care for me to NEVER take your eyes off me…as your word says… “I am engraved upon your hands”…AMEN!  Help me to just be real with you….say it like it is and be authentic and honest about the trials in front of me…fill me with your Holy Peace, Patience, and deep Rest…as you do a work in my life and bring it to Completion!  Amen 

(Isaiah 49:15-18)

HE Speaks…Confidence to MOVE Purposefully in Faith

“Jesus was able to face the incredible demands of his mission because he KNEW exactly who he was…He knew that he MATTERED to God, and that gave him confidence to MOVE purposefully in faith…You are God’s PRECIOUS child and he created you in a way that PLEASES Him...because you ARE identified WITH Christ…you HAVE the power of the Holy Spirit within you.”  January 10, 2013 - You Are Defined by God and God Alone - Daily Hope by Rick Warren

Exodus 15:13:  With your UNFAILING love you lead the people you have redeemed…In your might, you GUIDE them to your sacred home.

Comforting words…and peaceful assurance as we walk on our own faith journey with Christ as savior. 

The word clearly says… that the thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy.  But Jesus CAME to give us life now!—life that is FULL and GOOD NOW! (John 10:10)  He was clear that IN this time…we WILL battle…but take heart, because He HAS over come the world!  We CAN be confident…and MOVE purposefully…daily...IN Jesus name…no matter the difficulty. 

We ARE the heirs to THE KINGDOM!  You…a child of God, are PRECIOUS to the Father…and with this anointing…you HAVE the POWER to overcome!  Praise our Jesus! 

Each day will bring obstacles…each obstacle is only a test to state TRUST in what we CANNOT see….Did Jesus not bring sight to the blind?  Heal our sickness, infirmities…and is our covenant hope to NEVER leave our side?  Let us REMEMBER this as the next obstacle is hurled in front of us…

Matthew 8:16-17   That evening people brought to Jesus many people who had demons inside them. He spoke and the demons left the people. He healed all those who were sick. ¹⁷ So Jesus made clear the full meaning of what Isaiah the prophet said: “He took away our diseases and carried away our sicknesses.”

So what obstacle is IN your way today?  As we state our trust in the UNFAILING Love of God, we get the blessed assurance that He will guide the way.  You will be Blessed as you walk in Faith…the Lords name WILL be glorified…and best of all…You MOVE forward in your transformation in Christ like character…deepening your faith! 

Every obstacle is an opportunity to GROW, and experience the PEACE of God.  Praise you Jesus…Bless you Father.

  

1 John 2:27   Christ gave you a special gift. You still have this gift in you. So you don’t need anyone to teach you. The gift he gave you teaches you about everything. It is a true gift, not a false one. So continue to live in Christ, as his gift taught you.

Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Matthew 9:29 Jesus said, "According to your faith, will it be done to you"

HE Speaks…I Love your imperfections…

This song, “Saints and Angels” by Sara Evans may not speak directly about a relationship with God…but every time I listen to it….it reminds me of the depth of my own personal relationship with Christ!

Making mistakes…putting my own agenda before God’s…forgetting Thankfulness…choosing to “pine” for something else…

In our sin, we get “bogged” down…and feel the weight of the world…Forgetting that with God…we can FLY!!!

And through it all…in this roller coaster journey HE has us on…HE has the GRACE to SAVE US…in the HERE…in the NOW…and in HIS KINGDOM COME…His will….it WILL be done!

Are you ready to “FLY”?  There is an amazing “flight” filled journey awaiting…

Ask God to help you see all that HE has planned for you…and to shed that which weighs you down…Stepping forward in FAITH and to FLY!

Amen

Matthew 6:9-13

Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name,
Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven…

Give us today our daily bread.  And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.  And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil…AMEN

HE Speaks…The Broken Road…

Walking by Faith…even when I cannot see...it IS the broken road…that PREPARES your will for me…to see Christ!

The Broken road…when we are at are worst, when we are SO confused, when our sadness is overwhelming, when everything seems to be going wrong, when life feels like it is falling apart…God is there…preparing HIS will for me.

It is hard to embrace the “broken times.”  And yet if we claim Christ as our savior, we WILL experience brokenness.  We WILL be broken…we are meant to experience brokenness…to better “see” CHRIST!  That IS His will for me…

Only in brokenness can we “see” our Savior…He IS our Savior!!!

He has come…to heal you…to fill you…to feed you…to love you…to protect you… to SAVE YOU…This IS the original covenant…

God WILL stand by His first love…His master piece…His children of Abram.  He WILL do as His word claims…Never leave your side…Always to be a champion for your cause!  Protecting you ALWAYS!

In our misery, pain, and sadness, our eyes are often clogged with tears, un able to “see” that God is right there, interceding on our path…to the Father.

I trust you Jesus…this IS where I begin to see…

I trust you…even though I cannot see the path you prepared for me…

I trust in my God, because HE gave me Jesus to get through this time…

I am trusting this “broken road” leads to Christ! 

I trust you Jesus…you WILL reveal yourself to me…

I trust you…even as my eyes are clogged…Your rod and staff guide and comfort my way…I WILL see you move on my behalf…

We CAN CONFIDENTLY put these broken times in His hand…and embrace the unknown path ahead…

After stating such TRUST…receive the PEACE…that ONLY HE can offer…confidently walking forward on the path…IN HIS Will….that He has prepared for me.

Amen

2 Corinthians 4:18   So we fix our eyes NOT on what is seen…but on what is UNSEEN. For what is seen is temporary…but what is UNSEEN is eternal. 

Isaiah 43:2  

When you go through deep waters…I WILL be with you...
When you go through rivers of difficulty…you will NOT drown...
When you walk through the fire of oppression…you will NOT be burned up…
the flames will NOT consume you.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

Additional Reading:  Genesis 12:1-3, Isaiah 43:1-7

HE Speaks...on Seasons...

What season does this devotional find you in???  A time of rest?…A time of Growth?… A time to shed the old self and put on the new…

Whatever the Season…Spring…Summer…Fall…Winter…We all go through the high and low moments in this journey of life..."Seasons"

Praise you Jesus!!!!...You stand faithfully by our side and beautifully bless every moment of the journey...

The Maker is seeking YOU!  During ALL of your Seasons…even if it feels quiet and dormant…HE is there…working, loving, caring…ALWAYS on your behalf…

Amen 

Exodus 15:13  With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed.  In your might, you guide them to your sacred home.

Isaiah 46:4 Even to your old age, I am HE, and even to gray hairs I will carry you!  I have made...I will bear...Even I will carry...and deliver you!

Hebrews 6:18  So God has given both His promise and His oath.  These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie.  Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us...

Psalm 72:23-24   I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory

HE Speaks on Surrender...August 2012

Fear is NOT of the Lord….If you have fear, anxiety, or worry…let’s call it as it is…a LIE!!!!  The enemy loves to hassle you on your weakness…

1 John 4:18 (NKJV) There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment.


So Lets Pray…Jesus...your word tells us you are ONLY of love…fear, worry, anxiety is torment and NOT of you!  In Jesus name I pray…I feel tormented…Hassled with these emotions…Please rescue me from the emotions of fear and replace them with your PEACE.  I TRUST you Jesus…to protect me…and provide the PEACE you offer ALWAYS!!!!  In Jesus name, I pray…Amen 
  

 SO often we continue to try to “surrender” our circumstances to the Lord…and some how we just continue to feel burdened by them. 

 Ultimately, I think we often find ourselves trying to lift “up” or “off” these burdens to the Lord…and yet not always feeling the peace.  Our minds picture surrender as something we “do”…but actually it is something HE does…

 Surrender is really confession.  It is verbalizing to the Lord where we are “at” the good…the bad…and the ugly…true honesty of what is on our plate right now.  And just…here it is Lord… Here I am Lord… I do not know what to do…I am “stuck” here…What would YOU have me do next?  What would you like me to know now?  Where do I go from here?  This is where the healing and transformation begins…

 When we realize surrender is not about us doing, but of HIM taking the load, and replacing it peace, love, grace, abundance…we are set FREE!

 If you are struggling with something…I would highly recommend to pencil in a date with the Lord…preferably away from your normal life..maybe the beach…the park…on a hike…or wherever you can just be real with the Lord…And just begin the conversation...

 Here I am Lord…this is where I am “at” right now…with all honesty and truth…the Lord want us to say it like it is.  Even if your feelings right now do not align themselves with Gods will…there is nothing wrong with saying this is how I feel.  Scared, frightened, alone, confused…angry…whatever the emotion…be honest. 

 Prayer:  God …please just meet me where I am “at” today.  In Jesus name…I want my heart to be right with you…Please take resentment out of my life…Help me to face the world again with a fresh perspective… Help me to focus on YOU in the future... Replace my pain with your Peace… Replace my hurt with your Healing…Replace my bitterness with your Love... 

Jesus…this whole life transition is SO much bigger than me…you have designed something I cannot see yet…I state my trust in You today… In Jesus' name I pray…Amen  


The rest is up to Him...you need not do anything else...He will surrender the anger, the fear, the guilt, the pride, the sadness, the anxiety...and ALL the other emotions for you...This is called AMAZING GRACE!  And you will get the peace...and surrender...finally!  AMEN!


  Christ is your BEST friend!  Beginning this kind of friendship…an amazing confident…will change your faith and your spirit will begin to soar in directions you never thought possible! 

 His holy spirit is truly the BEST gift we could have or want in this life.  We are part of the Church Age!  And we are SO fortunate to have this gift of the guiding spirit in each of us…AMEN!

HE Speaks...I will give you rest...

 Exodus 33:13-15

New Living Translation (NLT)

¹⁴ The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”

¹⁵ Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place.

I love the personal relationship Moses had with our Lord…He was candid with the Lord admitting vulnerabilities…and like a child, asks for the Lord to hold his hand…as the next step would be scary and hard… 

Our Lord has promised to NEVER leave your side…admit your challenges, and ask Him to be alongside and go ahead…as we take an unfamiliar journey…Amen

John 14:18

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁸ I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.

HE Speaks...Everything is unstable in this world...

Everything is unstable in this world…

Jobs…rent…income…relationships…health…security

ALL unknown…

But what is KNOWN…is He who NEVER changes…Our loving Lord! 

The Alpha and Omega…the First and the Last…

His Peace is Perfect and forever Present….no matter the uncertainty

Amen!

Revelation 22:13

New American Standard Bible (NASB)

¹³ I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”

Isaiah 26:3

New Living Translation (NLT)

³ You will keep in perfect peace
    all who trust in you,
    all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

HE Speaks… Nothing is impossible with God!

The Lord knows exactly what we need…ALL these things are His!

He will sift away the unnecessary…and gift NEW things!

Be patient, and trust Him…not man…what can man really do?  God is in control of this!

Nothing is impossible with God!

Amen

Luke 1:78-79

Good News Translation (GNT)

 ⁷⁸ Our God is merciful and tender. 
   He will cause the bright dawn of salvation to rise on us
    ⁷⁹ and to shine from heaven on all those who live in the dark shadow of death, 
      to guide our steps into the path of peace.

Luke 1:37

Good News Translation (GNT)

³⁷ For there is nothing that God cannot do.

HE Speaks…The Valley of the Shadows…

As I walk through the valley of the shadows….Lord…the details seem SO dark... and there is no immediate light at the end of the path…I will fear NO evil, for you are with me…your rod and your staff, they comfort me…

I claim your peace at this time…as my blindness is not a hindrance, but a blessing, as I am solely dependent on you…JESUS…my GOOD Shepard…YOU will guide my way through the valley…and the Lords name WILL be glorified! 

Amen!

Reflections of Psalm 23:4

And 2 Thessalonians 3:16

HE Speaks...Surrender

I hear SO often how we continue to try to “surrender” our circumstances to the Lord…and some how we just continue to feel burdened by them. 

Ultimately, I think we often find ourselves trying to lift “up” or “off” these burdens to the Lord…and yet not always feeling the peace.  Our minds picture surrender as something we “do”…but actually it is something HE does.  

Surrender is really confession.  It is verbalizing to the Lord where we are “at” the good…the bad…and the ugly…true honesty of what is on our plate right now.  And just…here it is Lord… Here I am Lord… I do not know what to do…I am “stuck” here…What would YOU have me do next?  What would you like me to know now?  Where do I go from here?  This is where the healing and transformation begins…

When we realize surrender is not about us doing, but of HIM taking the load, and replacing it peace, love, grace, abundance…we are set free!

If you are struggling with something…I would highly recommend to pencil in a date with the Lord…preferably away from your normal life..maybe the beach…the park…on a hike…or wherever you can just be real with the Lord…And just begin the conversation.  Here I am Lord…this is where I am “at” right now…with all honesty and truth…the Lord want us to say it like it is.  Even if your feelings right now do not align themselves with Gods will…there is nothing wrong with saying this is how I feel.  He is your BEST friend, and beginning this kind of friendship…an amazing confident…will change your faith and your spirit will begin to soar in directions you never thought possible. 

His holy spirit is truly the BEST gift we could have or want in this life.  We are part of the Church Age!  And we are SO fortunate to have this gift of the guiding spirit in each of us…AMEN!

HE Speaks...Do Not Be Discouraged...

You are NOT being punished…You have made mistakes… we must live up to the consequences of our decisions…

Although mistakes may have been made…the Lord has forgotten…and is with you NOW to make something NEW for you…

You can walk forward…away from the past…and NEW good will emerge…like new growth in the spring…you have been pruned…and now the nurturing of NEW growth begins…past forgotten…

Your obedience will NOT be overlooked…You have been faithful to walk in trust during this time of test…the Lord will continue to honor your faith…and abundantly bless you…

DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED!!!

Prayer…Father…I thank you for “THIS”….I thank you for my Jesus… who carefully guides every step of the way…It will be good!  Your word promises it WILL be GOOD…I praise your name that you hear my prayers…and you never let me go…Let the name of the Lord be glorified through me…and forevermore...AMEN!

Isaiah 43:25

New International Version (NIV)

 “I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins no more.

Isaiah 43:19

New International Version (NIV)

See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?  I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.

Other versus to reference:

Job 42:10

Psalm 1:1-3

Thankfulness...

Father…I Thank You for Always hearing me…

You Always Hear me…

I praise Your name…and rejoice in what you have planned for me!

Amen

John 11:41-42

Philippians 4:19

HE Speaks...Intention

"Commit your works to the Lord...And your thoughts will be established..."  Proverbs 16:3

Lord...I submit to you today...my mind is a flurry...give me clarity on events yet to happen..with clear focus on the steps for TODAY...

Father I praise your name on this journey...I am committed to the path of humility...simplicity...and humble obedience to you...I feel your calling..show me the way...

I have my ideas Lord...But you have a plan for me...I desire your will...
Keep your will clearly in front of my intentions so that I can experience the fullness of Your Blessings...

In Jesus Name,
Amen!

HE Speaks...Victory!

How quickly we naturally respond...or react to unforeseen circumstances...

How easily we automatically accept disappointment...or even frustration...

Remember...we serve The GOD who is the Alpha AND the Omega...the Beginning and the Ending...

Rest in Peace...Release the fear, discouragement, frustration to the One who knows every detail of your circumstance...Before it happened...Who holds your hand tightly through it...And Who will lead you to Victory out of it!

It is ALL in His hands...Rejoice and Be Glad...He Cares for every detail!!!

Amen
Revelation 1:8
Psalm 62:5-8
Psalm 32:7-8

HE Speaks...NO Worries...

This is the day the Lord has Made!!!

Rejoice...Pray and Give Thanks!!! For this is His will for me...

Father, flush out any darkness hiding deep within  me...

The Lord will exalt me in due time...

Cast away ALL my anxieties...For You care for me...

In quietness...and confident Trust...He will direct my path...

He alone is my strength...

Amen
Psalm 118:24
1 Peter 5:7
Isaiah 30:15

HE Speaks...Out of Control

When Everything seems to be going wrong...completely out of control...

Seek the One who IS in Control!!!

Petition Him in Thankfulness and Trust...

Pray to Your Savior...And state your needs...

Prayer:
Father...I repent of my doubt in You...and my need to control things...
In Jesus Name, I Trust You...Regardless of how I feel and my current circumstances...
I trust You...and Thank You for this time of trust...

Help me navigate through these rough waters...
Show me what to do next...what would you have me know today???
To God Be The Glory...as we walk this uneven path...In Jesus Name I pray...

Amen

Ephesians 5:20  Proverbs 16:9  Proverbs 20:24  Psalm 13:5-6

HE Speaks...A God of Action...

We serve a God of Action!!!

Our Lord Jesus Never leaves our side...and ALWAYS goes before us...

He Leads...

He Makes...

He Restores...

He Anoints...

He Prepares...

He Protects...

He is ALWAYS Committed...and Capable for each of our concerns...

His invitation for Peace is Always there..."Come to Me...all you who are weary, and I will give you rest."

Take Rest in Him...and Let Him be your God of Action!!!

Amen

Psalm 23
Mathew 11:28
Deuteronomy 31:8
Isaiah 45:2-3